Names That Mean Good

A pretty, striking Persian name with an excellent meaning.

With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.

Kapono is seen as both a given name and a surname in Hawaii. One notable bearer is musician Kapono Beamer, from an influential Hawaiian family.

Hebrew form of Tobiah

A simple, international name extremely popular in India. The word, meaning "song", also appears in the name of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text. Geeta is a spelling variant.

Sunita is an easily-translated name brought to the American lexicon by astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams, who holds the record for most spacewalks by a woman.

One of the most popular Turkish girl names of the past generation.

Modern Hebrew form of Tobiah

Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would associate it with the Valley's main stem--Ventura Boulevard, and others might think of Ace or Jesse Ventura.

U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.

This rare name, used by a Byzantine saint, is not as attractive as other Greek "Eu" name like Eugenia, Eulalie and Eudora. This probably belongs in the footnotes of the history books.

Still heard in some religious Jewish communities, however diminutive Gitty is more common as a given name.

A rare alternative to Tobias, with a lesser-known Biblical story.

A pretty Irish name with a wonderful meaning.

Simple short form of Tobias that feels more distinctly masculine than Toby.

The Good Witch's first cousin.